Contains nearly six hundred alphabetically arranged entries that provide information on poisons and antidotes, covering common medications, household plants, mold, pets, and other related topics.
A two volume set in which more than six hundred alphabetically arranged entries offer a detailed overview of the key aspects of childhood health from infancy to age 18.
Alphabetically arranged entries provide information on all aspects of vision impairment and related topics, including health and social issues, surgery and medications, adaptive aids, education, and helpful organizations.
Contains over 150 alphabetized entries on liver diseases, symptoms, treatments, tests, research, and related social issues, and includes directories of transplantation and other organizations, support groups, and Web sites.
The Encyclopedia of the Heart and Heart Disease, Second Edition examines the function of the heart and the cardiovascular system and the major diseases and disorders that impact their health. This revised book discusses how to recognize the signs and symptoms of heart disease and how heart disease is diagnosed and treated. The causes and factors that contribute to heart disease are explained as well as preventive measures and steps to live a heart-healthy lifestyle. Appendixes include a directory of organizations and resources and diagrams of the heart and cardiovascular system.
Contains over one thousand alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about different types of allergies and their treatments, and includes lists of professional allergy and asthmas organizations, and other reference materials.
Contains over five hundred entries on breast cancer including prevention and treatment, implants, chemotherapy, genetic testing, and reconstructive surgery.
Contains more than three hundred alphabetized entries on diabetes and also provides lists of diabetes centers, frequently overlooked issues, and print and online resources, as well as medication tables and body mass index charts.
